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New Indian Express
10 hours ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
'We've lived here for generations': Batla House residents worried as demolition looms
NEW DELHI: Inside the maze of congested bylanes of southeast Delhi's Batla House, families pack up their possessions as they prepare to leave the place they called home for decades now. 'We've lived here for generations. Now, they just paste a notice and expect us to disappear,' said 65-year-old Abdul Rashid, who has been living in the locality since 1980. The notice in question was issued by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) on May 26, informing residents that Khasra number 279, on Muradi Road, belongs to authority, making all structures on the land unauthorised. Residents were given 15 days' notice to vacate the land with a demolition drive set to begin on June 11. A cloud of apprehension looms as hundreds of families in the area are living under threat of eviction. 'Most people who lived here on rent have already moved away. Among the homeowners, those who have the means have also shifted. But the rest of us don't have any other option. If the authorities actually do carry out the demolitions, we will be in ruin,' Rashid laments. The DDA notice excludes houses under the PM-UDAY scheme meant to regularise Delhi's unauthorised colonies, but many claim they were unfairly left out despite submitting the necessary paperwork. Faizan Quereshi, another local, shows electricity bills and a property tax receipt dating back to 1992. 'This is not an unauthorised settlement. It was regularised decades ago. We have documents, addresses, connections, all legal.' Residents are left to endure an uncertain future. 'My children have exams. My wife is unwell. We can't sleep at night with the notice hanging around our necks,' Parveen Akhtar, a resident of Khizar Baba Colony. said. 'We don't know if tomorrow the bulldozers will come.'
Time of India
04-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
At least 11 injured after vehicle falls into gorge in J&K's Reasi
JAMMU: At least eleven people were injured after a Mahindra-Bolero SUV rolled down a 50-foot deep gorge near the CISF checkpoint at Jyotipuram area of Reasi district in J&K on Wednesday. The injured passengers were taken to the district hospital at Reasi for treatment. 'All the injured people are being treated and their condition is being monitored,' official sources said, adding, 'After first aid, three of them, Abdul Rashid, Mohammed Mubarak, and Mohammed Yusuf have been referred to Jammu for advanced treatment.'
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Unexploded bombs stop Uri residents from returning home
Representative image SRINAGAR: A pause in military action between India and Pakistan took hold Saturday evening along LoC in Kashmir's Uri sub-division, following days of heavy Pakistani shelling, drone attacks, and cross-border firing. However, hundreds displaced from border villages remained in shelters as security forces cleared unexploded ordnance Sunday. J&K police urged evacuees not to return home, citing ongoing bomb disposal operations. Operation Sindoor 'Our job is to hit target, not to count body bags': Air Marshal Bharti on Op Sindoor Precautionary blackout imposed across parts of Rajasthan, Punjab 'Indian Navy was in position to strike Karachi': Vice Admiral on Operation Sindoor Specialised teams are sweeping villages for unexploded shells, warning that remnants from attacks pose a serious threat. 'These dangerous devices can remain active for extended periods and may detonate with minimal disturbance, posing extreme danger to untrained people,' police said in a public safety notice. 'All citizens evacuated from frontline villages are advised to refrain from returning until official clearance is provided.' Operations are expected to take several days depending on weather and contamination levels. 'Your safety remains our highest priority,' police added, stressing that unauthorised returns to restricted areas could lead to legal consequences. District authorities have set up temporary shelters with food, medical supplies, and essential aid. Around 15,000 people fled villages such as Salamabad, Razarwani, Gingal, Lagama, and Banday in Uri sub-division in north Kashmir's Baramulla district. According to 2011 census, Uri's population stands at 74,867. In Uri town, life began to stir Sunday morning. A few shops reopened and residents returned. By afternoon, authorities again instructed people to vacate. 'I came early morning from Baramulla. I opened my restaurant and hoped the situation would stabilise. But in the afternoon, we were told to return,' said Abdul Rashid, a restaurant owner who spent the night back in Baramulla. Residents expressed cautious hope. 'We are happy there is an agreement. We are hopeful we will return home soon,' said a Uri resident at a relief centre in Baramulla. Former CM and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti visited shelter homes Sunday, meeting displaced residents. 'We don't know how our family was saved,' said a woman from Salamabad. 'We didn't sleep a minute Thursday night and moved to Baramulla after shells landed in our village.' Mehbooba assured families she would urge govt to provide alternative housing and compensation. 'War, bullets, and shelling have stolen homes and shattered childhoods,' she said. 'In tin-roofed shelters, Kashmir's children wait — not for revenge, but for peace.' Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Mother's Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
The Sun
07-05-2025
- The Sun
Pulau Nangka jetty collapses two years after construction
PETALING JAYA: A jetty located at the Marine Park on Pulau Nangka, Melaka collapsed in less than two years after its construction, which was estimated to cost RM460,000, due to strong sea currents and rough weather. The collapse of the jetty has disappointed visitors, Utusan Malaysia reported. The jetty was reportedly poorly maintained, with debris scattered all over it. It was a project constructed by the Department of Fisheries to help boost tourism and support marine conservation efforts. A visitor, identified as Abdul Rashid, said that the jetty's construction should have taken geographical factors and the strength of ocean currents into account, as the location was deemed unsuitable for the structure. 'They should have studied the currents, water levels, wind, and weather before building the jetty. The current here is very strong, and this type of jetty is not suitable. 'It hasn't even been two years, and it's already destroyed. The absence of the jetty makes it difficult for us visitors to get onto the island, especially during low tide,' he was quoted as saying. The jetty at Pulau Nangka was reportedly one of several facilities built after the Melaka Marine Park was gazetted on April 4, 2023. The gazettement also included Pulau Lalang and Pulau Undan. Another similar jetty on Pulau Lalang was also destroyed by 'natural forces', according to a fisherman identified as Rahim. 'Previously, there was a jetty on Pulau Lalang, but it was damaged by the weather. The debris has since been washed away by the waves. I don't know the exact cost, but overall, it was a waste,' Rahim was quoted as saying.
New Straits Times
07-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Pulau Nangka jetty collapses less than two years after construction
MELAKA: A jetty at the Marine Park on Pulau Nangka has collapsed less than two years after it was built at a cost of RM460,000, following exposure to strong sea currents and rough weather. The jetty, built under the Marine Park project by the Department of Fisheries to support tourism and marine conservation, has now become a source of disappointment for visitors. A visitor who wished to be known as Abdul Rashid said the construction of the jetty should have taken into account geographical factors and the strength of sea currents, which were clearly unsuitable for the structure. "They should have studied the currents, water level, wind, and weather before building the jetty. The current here is very strong and it is not suitable for this type of jetty. "It hasn't even been two years and it's already destroyed. The absence of the jetty makes it difficult for us visitors to get onto the island, especially during low tide," he said when met by Utusan Malaysia. A survey by the newspaper found that the protected Marine Park area was poorly maintained and littered with debris. The collapsed jetty was one of several facilities built following the gazettement of the Melaka Marine Park on April 4, 2023, which includes Pulau Nangka, Pulau Lalang, and Pulau Undan. A fisherman, who gave his name only as Rahim, said a similar jetty on Pulau Lalang had also been destroyed by natural forces. Only the jetty on Pulau Besar remains intact, sheltered from strong winds and sea currents, he said. "Previously, there was a jetty on Pulau Lalang, but it was damaged by weather. The debris has since been washed away by the waves. I don't know the exact cost, but overall, it was a waste," he added.
